Senior Estimator
Apply NowCompany: Coastal Talent Solutions
Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
Description:
Top GC - High Autonomy - Path to Market Leadership
A Bit about Us:
For the past two decades, we have been a trusted name in Atlanta's construction industry, delivering high-quality general contracting and construction management services. Our team takes a hands-on approach to every project, ensuring that client goals remain the top priority. With direct involvement from leadership, we foster a culture built on integrity, collaboration, and dedication. Through strong relationships and a focus on long-term success, we continue to bring projects to life with precision and care.
We provide our clients with a white-glove approach in key markets, including healthcare, higher education, corporate offices, mission-critical facilities, and hospitality.
Why join us?
Compensation range: from $90k - $140k
Unmatched Healthcare Benefits:
100% Paid Health Insurance Premiums - No out-of-pocket costs for you!
Autonomy & Leadership Growth
Job Details:
We are seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts and provide accurate cost estimates for commercial construction projects. This role is critical in ensuring competitive and profitable bids while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in estimating interior projects ($3M-$5M) or ground-up projects ($5M-$10M) and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
A Bit about Us:
For the past two decades, we have been a trusted name in Atlanta's construction industry, delivering high-quality general contracting and construction management services. Our team takes a hands-on approach to every project, ensuring that client goals remain the top priority. With direct involvement from leadership, we foster a culture built on integrity, collaboration, and dedication. Through strong relationships and a focus on long-term success, we continue to bring projects to life with precision and care.
We provide our clients with a white-glove approach in key markets, including healthcare, higher education, corporate offices, mission-critical facilities, and hospitality.
Why join us?
Compensation range: from $90k - $140k
Unmatched Healthcare Benefits:
100% Paid Health Insurance Premiums - No out-of-pocket costs for you!
- Bonus Potential
- Car allowance
- Excellent culture and team dynamic
- Premier Benefits Package
- 401k with match
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Autonomy & Leadership Growth
- Enjoy the flexibility to work independently or collaborate closely with our experienced preconstruction team.
- Take ownership of estimates from start to finish while having the support of leadership when needed.
- No micromanagement-we trust our estimators to manage their workload efficiently.
- As our company continues to grow, we offer the unique opportunity to carve out a specialized market sector (such as healthcare, higher education, or mission-critical).
- Future leadership paths include the potential to run your own division and make a lasting impact on the business.
- We foster a team-oriented environment where ideas are valued, and input is encouraged.
- Work alongside experienced leadership who are invested in mentorship and career development.
- Join a company that promotes from within, offering a true merit-based path to senior leadership.
Job Details:
We are seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts and provide accurate cost estimates for commercial construction projects. This role is critical in ensuring competitive and profitable bids while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in estimating interior projects ($3M-$5M) or ground-up projects ($5M-$10M) and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation of detailed and accurate estimates for commercial construction projects.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documents to determine project scope and cost structures.
- Develop and manage subcontractor and vendor relationships to obtain competitive pricing.
- Perform quantity take-offs and ensure accuracy in material, labor, and equipment estimates.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to align estimates with project goals.
- Identify potential risks and cost-saving opportunities during the preconstruction phase.
- Participate in bid reviews, value engineering, and negotiations to ensure competitive proposals.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, labor rates, and material costs.
- Utilize estimating software (such as ProEst, Bluebeam, or similar platforms) to streamline processes.
- Support business development efforts by preparing conceptual budgets and assisting with client presentations.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating with a general contractor
- Experience with either interior projects ($3M-$5M) or ground-up projects ($5M-$10M).
- Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and cost structures.
- Proficiency in estimating software (such as Sage, ProEst, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar platforms).
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in cost forecasting.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.